Why a top up degree course via distance learning might be good for you

There are a number of reasons why a top up degree course via distance learning might be beneficial for you:

If you are career-driven and looking to progress

If you are a school leaver who wants a degree, but also wants to gain the experience to give them an advantage over your fellow school leavers

If you are a carer or a parent who wants to complete a degree using a top up course, but has to fit education around your responsibilities at home

If topping up our current qualification and turning it into a degree will enable you to gain a promotion at work

If you have always wanted to complete a degree for a sense of personal achievement, but you don’t want to give up your job to do so

Many top up degree courses have a strong focus on employability, so the degree learning will help you in the workplace whether you are just starting a career or whether you want to progress or change jobs.

Some top up degree courses have access at the college to tools such as CV workshops and specialist staff who will help you to sharpen your interview techniques.

How is a distance learning course delivered?

Distance learning offers flexibility in the way the degree course is delivered. Learning is often via online means with ‘virtual classrooms’ and 24/7, multi-device, multimedia learning materials. As long as you have internet access, this allows you to study from anywhere in the world, at a time to suit you.

Distance learning courses will have course tutors on hand to answer your questions via email or telephone. You will also usually be able to contact other students on the course via online communities.

ABOUT UCSA

UCSA is a joint venture between the University of Hertfordshire and Oaklands College. UCSA was established in September 2013 offering a high value and innovative flexible degree based provision with multiple entry points. All degrees are validated by the University of Hertfordshire.

We deliver our courses across both Oaklands College and at the University of Hertfordshire. Our Students have access to the rich range of resources offered by both Institutions.